Synonyms of RHEAS

noun

1. fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor

   • RHEA7

2. smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan

   • RHEA7

   Also: pterocnemia pennata.

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3. larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia

   • RHEA7

   Also: rhea americana.